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CONTACT: Beth L. Lorow Messiah College announces the Wittlinger Chapel Series
GRANTHAM, Pa. (Sept. 1, 2005) — Messiah College and the Grantham Brethren in Christ Church are starting the Wittlinger Chapel Series, a three-part series designed to discuss Biblical themes important to the Brethren in Christ denomination’s heritage at Messiah College. Chapels will take place on Sept. 22 and 29 and Oct. 6, all from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the Grantham Brethren in Christ Church, located at the entrance of Messiah College in Grantham. The series is anticipated to be an annual event, held at the beginning of each semester. This year’s topic will focus on the principle of holy-living – a fundamental concept in both the Brethren in Christ denomination and the philosophy of Messiah College. Specific topics will include holiness, reconciliation, peacemaking and justice. The Wittlinger Chapel Series is free and open to the public. Sept. 22 at 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., Professor Susie Stanley will address the topic of holiness Susie Stanley, a professor of historical theology at Messiah College, will speak on the topic of holiness and how to incorporate Godly-living into every aspect of life. Stanley is a member of the Wesleyan/Holiness women clergy and is the author of "Holy Boldness: Women Preachers' Autobiographies and the Sanctified Self." Stanley received her bachelor of arts degree from Towson State University, her master of arts in religion degree from the Iliff School of Theology and her doctorate through a joint program with the Iliff School of Theology and the University of Denver. Sept. 29 at 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., President Kim Phipps will address the topic of reconciliation Messiah College President Kim Phipps will speak at the second Wittlinger Chapel on the subject of reconciliation to God through forgiveness and to others through community, incorporating passages from 1 Corinthians, Matthew and Genesis. Prior to becoming the eighth president of Messiah College, Phipps served as academic dean and provost from 1998 to 2004. Before coming to Messiah College, Phipps held a variety of leadership roles at Malone College. She earned her doctorate in communication studies from Kent State University. Oct. 6 at 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., Associate Professor Eric Seibert will address the topic of peacemaking and justice Eric Seibert, an associate professor of Old Testament at Messiah College, will preach on the issue of peacemaking and justice. His message will examine how to work toward justice without violence. Seibert is the director of the Peace and Conflict Studies Initiative and the director of the Sider Institute of Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan Studies at Messiah College . Seibert received his bachelor of arts degree from Messiah College, his master of arts degree from Asbury Theological Seminary, and both his master of philosophy degree and doctorate from Drew University. About the Wittlinger Chapel Series The series is named in memory of Carlton O. Wittlinger, a former student, history professor and administrator at Messiah College. Wittlinger graduated from Messiah College in 1935 and returned to teach at the college for 31 years. The Wittlinger Chapel Series is sponsored by the Messiah College Sider Institute, an organization which explores the Anabaptism, Pietism and Wesleyan faiths through a variety of educational opportunities and scholarly programs. To learn more about the Sider Institute, visit www.messiah.edu/siderinstitute. Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls more than 2,900 undergraduate students in 50 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia. # # # ARTICLE DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 |
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